170 Section Rd Greenvale VIC 3059

I wish to lodge an objection to the proposed development of thirty‑four (34) double‑storey townhouses and associated works at this site.
Neighbourhood character
The scale, density and built form of this development are not consistent with the established character of the surrounding area. The neighbourhood is predominantly characterised by detached dwellings on reasonably sized blocks, which contribute to a more open and semi‑rural character. A high‑density townhouse development of this size would significantly alter that character and result in an over‑built outcome that is out of keeping with the existing streetscape.
Overdevelopment
Thirty‑four double‑storey dwellings on a single site represents an excessive intensity of development. This level of site coverage, building mass, and hard‑stand areas suggests overdevelopment, leaving limited space for meaningful landscaping, privacy buffers, and visual relief.
Infrastructure capacity
The suburb is already experiencing pressure from rapid and condensed development, with limited supporting infrastructure. Roads, drainage, public transport, open space and community facilities have not been upgraded to match recent growth. Further high‑density development risks worsening these existing deficiencies and reducing overall liveability for residents.
Traffic and access
The proposal is likely to generate a significant increase in vehicle movements within the local street network. This raises concerns around traffic congestion, road safety, on‑street parking demand, and access issues, particularly during peak times. The cumulative impact of multiple developments in the area must be considered.
Residential amenity
Due to the scale and density of the proposal, there are likely to be adverse impacts on neighbouring amenity, including loss of privacy, increased noise, overshadowing, and reduced outlook. These impacts are inconsistent with the expectations of residents in this area.
Cumulative impact
When considered alongside other recent developments, this proposal contributes to a pattern of intensified development that is steadily eroding the area’s character and placing increasing strain on infrastructure and services.
For these reasons, I request that Council carefully reconsider the appropriateness of the number of dwellings, scale, and design of this proposal, and whether it adequately responds to neighbourhood character, infrastructure capacity, and amenity impacts.

I also wish to lodge an objection with more townhouses.coming into Greenvale will increase the rental market devaluing local properties and changing the dynamic of the suburb

I would like to state that the reason of moving into a semi rural community for most people who have built a home in GREENVALE over the last 10 to 20 years is quickly disappearing along with the flora and fauna.
The surrounding noise and car activity has increased significantly just in the 6 years since l built a home in GREENVALE and the infrastructure has not kept up with the growth.
I reject this proposal based on the current developments being completed and their clear negative impact on the current semi rural views, character of the area, impact on the roads and traffic.
Please consider the impact on such high density developments carefully, as town planners and a council who marketed a vision and future community that appealed to investors wanting semi country living, we the community are losing that vision with each high density build.

What is council doing about Mickleham Road. 34 extra homes adding to more traffic congestion
Stop approving development without upgrading infrastructure to cope with increased population.
Might be progress but many residents chose this suburb 30 to 40 years ago for its semi rural feel.
Now leaving in droves !